Hamidou Diallo’s career at Kentucky is over, per Jon Rothstein of CBSSports.com. According to Rothstein and his multiple sources, Diallo will soon announce his plans to enter the draft and hire an agent.

Kentucky's Hamidou Diallo is expected to sign with an agent and enter the 2018 NBA Draft, per multiple sources. Official announcement expected soon. #BBN

Not surprised, if he can survive his first 2-4 years, Hami Diallo probably has a bright future in the NBA. It still feels like he’s not quite ready yet and would have benefited from a second season playing against D1 competition. I hope he succeeds and proves all the doubters wrong, though.

If his shit doesn’t improve greatly, he’ll never see a NBA roster. His feel for the game is poor, he relies on his athletic ability. In the NBA he won’t be able to do that. I hope the very best for him, and wish him luck but he’s got a steep hill in front of him

Expected, KY is going in a different direction. Shooters over Super Athletes! You can train a guy to shoot in one year. You can improve a shooter in one year. Diallo may well be the last non shooter at Kentucky for quite a while. Good luck!!

I think we are seeing what was wrong with last year’s team. Everyone except Shai thought they were going pro and had 1 foot out the door already while Shai outworked them. Shai earned where he’s at and I dont blame Knox but the rest of these guys are just delirious.

Funny thing is I didn’t say anything negative. I don’t think Hami ever wanted to be here, which is why he waited till 11:59 to announce his return last year begging for a team to promise a first round draft. This year he argued and fought and pouted, many times arguing with cal on sideline, without a hint of remorse. If he wants to go to NBA, then go. He may get drafted 2nd round, or not at all. All I said was, unless he develops a shot, which in 1 1/2 years here he didn’t, he’ll never make a roster. The knock from NBA scouts during combine last year was he had “little to no feel for the game”, and that didn’t improve this year either.

Sometimes “negative” and hard truth get misconstrued, but some people here are so easily offended, they lash out at anything that doesnt sound like your waiving blue Pom-poms

I’m all for guys chasing their dreams, but why hire an agent? It’s one thing to go to the combine and see if you can prove to the scouts that you’re ready to go, but to hire an agent and completely remove yourself from the opportunity to return to school when you’re a second round projected pick seems a little irresponsible. Don’t get me wrong, I hope he succeeds, but it would seem to me unless you’re a sure fire first round pick (a la Shai or Knox) then why hire an agent? See what the scouts say and if they tell you that you need another year in school, then listen to them… Best of luck to the kid, though. Hope he goes out and gets that money.

IMHO, good decision. He turned a corner at the end of the season. Not just in his play but in learning how to learn and learning the effort required at the next level. He needs development to make an NBA roster but not a full year of college basketball. I think he’s ready for the summer and G leagues now. Since the NBA drafts on potential, it’s conceivable that he could go higher than currently projected. Even if he never makes the league, he’ll maximize his career basketball earnings overseas by turning pro now. What do I know, I’m just an idiotic fan wishing a former Cat the best in his future endeavors. Diallo was entertaining this season!

Expected but like some of the other kids who turned pro (Archie Goodwin, Harrison twins) he’s not ready. Not by a long shot. Wish him well but he’ll have to live with the consequences especially if he is either drafted in the second round (non-guaranteed contract) or not drafted at all.

Not a great shooter, wildly inconsistent offensively. Great but very raw athleticism. Project at best.

He’s got to do what feels right to him. Many here selfishly want him back. Many say more college ball can help guys develope. But there are guys who don’t like the college experience and who really won’t improve with more time here, especially if there’s more competition for minutes. For those guys, They might as well get started on their career and learn in the G League or overseas. People call them kids but they’re adults and plenty of people have full time jobs and even families by the time they’re 20. College isn’t for everyone and a lot of people only figure that out after a few semesters.